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Healing Ayurvedic Kitchari Recipe
Print Healing Ayurvedic Kitchari Ingredients 1/2 cup Lentils (preferably Toor Dal or Moong Dal) 1/2 cup Rice (ideally, use basmati rice) 4 cups Water 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil (or grapeseed oil) 1 tsp Cumin Seeds 1/4 tsp Ground Ginger 1/4 tsp Ground Turmeric Sea Salt, to taste Black Pepper, to taste Lime Juice,…
Read MoreAloo Matar Recipe – Indian Potato-Pea Curry – VEGAN
For an oil-free version of this recipe, simply replace the olive oil with fresh water in the same quantities. You may need to add a little extra water while sautéing the onions to make sure they don’t burn; if this is the case, add more water as needed in quantities of 1 teaspoon at a…
Read MoreChocolate Cake — VEGAN
This is my staple chocolate cake recipe. I have it memorized, and I make it probably at least once every 2 weeks, if not more often when I’m especially in need of a quick and simple dessert. I make this recipe with wheat flour, but for people in countries like the US where wheat flour…
Read MoreSweet Potato Brownies
These sweet potato brownies are everything a brownie should be: sweet, fudgy, decadent, and just slightly chewy. While most brownie recipes are empty calories and chock full of sugar, these brownies are actually extremely nutrient rich and a dessert that you can feel good about eating. Though these brownies go pretty fast, you can also…
Read MoreAtakilt Wot – Ethiopian Vegetable Dish with Carrots, Cabbage, and Potatoes
I used halved Brussels sprouts in this recipe instead of cabbage, but you could just as easily use thinly sliced cabbage in its place! The instructions won’t change at all. I also included a poblano pepper, which isn’t traditional, but I thought it added another layer to the dish. Omit the pepper if you wish,…
Read MoreAzifa Salata – Ethiopian Lentil Salad
Print Azifa Salata – Ethiopian Lentil Salad Ingredients 1 cup green lentils OR a mix of split peas and green lentils, soaked in water for 30 minutes to 1 hour before cooking 1-2 chili peppers, chopped (I used green chilies, but you could also use jalapeños or a different kind of chili pepper… adapt the…
Read MoreGingerbread Cookie Recipe – Raw Honey-Based (no molasses)
Print Gingerbread Cookie Recipe – Raw Honey-Based (no molasses) Yield: 24-48 cookies Ingredients 2 3/4 cups of whole wheat flour 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch OR arrowroot starch 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp white vinegar 3 tsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (you can omit this, I did because my husband isn’t a huge…
Read MoreYemarina Yewotet Dabo – Ethiopian Honey Bread
Print Yemarina Yewotet Dabo – Ethiopian Honey Bread Ingredients 1 packet of active dry yeast (or if your yeast comes in a large bag like mine, about equivalent to 1 tablespoon of yeast) 1/2 cup of water, warm 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons of raw honey 1 large egg 1 tablespoon ground coriander seed 1…
Read MoreQuick Injera Recipe with Wheat Flour
Traditionally, injera bread takes days to make. I wanted a fast version though for nights when I simply hadn’t been able to plan ahead enough to make injera properly. Although this recipe doesn’t have the classic sourdough flavor, the texture is relatively similar and the flavor goes well with most Ethiopian dishes. Print Fast Injera…
Read MoreDoro Wot – Ethiopian Spiced Chicken Stew
The berbere spice for this recipe can be found at this link. Print Doro Wat – Ethiopian Spiced Chicken Stew Ingredients 1 chicken breast, cut into 1/2 inch pieces 1 large onion, finely chopped 6 garlic cloves, mashed 1/2 tsp fresh ginger, mashed 1 large tomato, finely chopped 2 1/2 cups water 2 tablespoons berbere…
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